BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A fatal exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s East Lake neighborhood Tuesday night has resulted in the death of a local man, with another individual taken into custody, police said. The incident, which occurred shortly after 8 p.o.m., is being investigated as detectives seek to uncover the details surrounding the deadly confrontation.
Authorities arrived on scene at the 7800 block of 3rd Avenue South to find 33-year-old Perez Demarco Moreland with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to UAB Hospital, Moreland succumbed to his injuries before 10 p.m., according to the local coroner’s office.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Moreland and another man engaged in gunfire at a residential property. The second man involved has since been cooperating with law enforcement as they delve into the motivations behind the shootout and who initially discharged their weapon.
This recent shooting is just blocks away from another homicide that occurred the previous night, highlighting an alarming uptick in violent incidents in the area. Local residents have expressed growing concern over the safety in East Lake, calling for increased action to curb the escalating violence.
The identity of the cooperative shooter has not been released as the investigation remains active. Police are meticulously combing through evidence and witness testimonies to piece together the sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome.
Detectives are particularly focused on whether this was an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern of neighborhood disputes or criminal activities. Community leaders are also being consulted to understand better ways to foster a safer environment and prevent future incidents.
Further details will be made available as the investigation progresses, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in resolving this case swiftly and bringing closure to the affected families and community.